Chapter 14 Summary

Chapter 14 begins with Blake distributing the winnings from the Red Raiders' victory. After he is finished, the next few days bring complaints from Duke and Hawkeye about the fact that they have been stuck in the Army far past others of similar rank and ability. Blake agrees that it is not fair. Then, for whatever reason, Duke and Hawkeye disappear for several days; when they return, they disappear again for several more days.

Blake becomes worried about keeping Duke and Hawkeye happy, particularly because they are up for termination in three months. The answer comes in two surgeon replacements, Captains Pinkham and Russell. The Captains are next to the MASH system and are familiar with new surgical techniques, which somewhat intimidates the other doctors, who have been overseas for so long. Blake's plan is to have Hawkeye and Duke teach them the ropes of the 4077th.